Theology of legal practice & discipleship

Theology of legal practice & discipleship
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What's the point of my Law degree?
Law is an ancient and influential field, shaping societies and seeking to promote justice across millennia. From the intricate codes of Hammurabi to the ever-evolving complexities of modern legal systems, law reflects humanity's longing for order and fairness. For Christians, studying or practising law offers unique opportunities to …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
The Discerning Lawyer
Discerning.
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
The Ambitious Lawyer
Is ambition a self-seeking feature that threatens our fellowship with God? How can we cultivate Godly ambition in our daily activities as Christian lawyers?
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
The Prayerful Lawyer
Join us for the first seminar in our new series, "The Complete Lawyer", as we consider how a Christian lawyer should experience the radical call to pray.
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
The Productive Lawyer
Have you had a productive week? Have you had a productive day? How do you measure productivity as a lawyer or a law student? Are we being called to do more?
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
The Contented Lawyer
Contentment is intrinsic to being a human being, we were created for it. How then can we cultivate contentment as lawyers and law students? As Christians, do we know where our contentment lies?
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
The Servant Lawyer
Join us for the latest seminar in our new series, "The Complete Lawyer", as we consider what it means to look to "the interests of others", and "in humility count others more significant than yourselves." How can we avoid selfish ambition or conceit?
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Acting Justly - The Theory and the Practice
This is an event jointly hosted by the LCF and the Prosecutors' Christian Fellowship. HHJ Graeme Smith speaks on Acting justly - The theory and the practice.
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Beatitudes for Lawyers (part 4)
The Beatitudes are blessings declared by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel of Matthew. In the midst of the 2020 lockdown, Rob Horner unpacked what "a life well lived" looks like and what the Beatitudes mean for lawyers.
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Beatitudes for Lawyers (part 1)
The Beatitudes are blessings declared by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel of Matthew. In the midst of the 2020 lockdown, Rob Horner unpacked what "a life well lived" looks like and what the Beatitudes mean for lawyers.
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Beatitudes for Lawyers (part 2)
The Beatitudes are blessings declared by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel of Matthew. In the midst of the 2020 lockdown, Rob Horner unpacked what "a life well lived" looks like and what the Beatitudes mean for lawyers.
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Identity: How do I keep a Christ-centred identity in a competitive legal world?
The law is often viewed as a dog-eat-dog world, where competition is fierce, and compassion scarce. Competition for training contracts and pupillages; competition to qualify; competition to meet billing targets and push for promotion. So, when you've received yet another rejection letter, or you've had a …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Vocation Angst: Can God really call me to be a Christian lawyer?
How can we know if law is the right career choice for us? Is it an area Christians should get involved in and can Christian lawyers make any difference? With so many career choices on offer, it is inevitable that sometimes we can wonder if we are in the right …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Law and Profit: Is it possible to thrive as a Christian in the commercial world?
Is "profit" a dirty word?! Should Christians get involved in the commercial world and what distinctive contribution can they make in it? The worlds of commerce and finance can sometimes be viewed with a hint of suspicion by the general public: are those who work in the City and other …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Law and Being Smart: pitfalls and opportunities
What does it mean for Christian lawyers to use their intellectual gifts to the glory of God? Lawyers are (mostly!) considered to be quite an intelligent and articulate group of people. This carries with it risks of pride and arrogance but also great opportunities to use advocacy and reasoning skills …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Called to be a Christian lawyer?
Sir Jeremy Cooke considers the nature of calling and what it means to serve God as a Christian in the law. Having initially qualified as a solicitor, Sir Jeremy was called to the Bar in 1976, took Silk in 1990 and sat as a High Court Judge from 2001 to …
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Dream or Drudgery? What should I expect from life as a Christian lawyer?
This is the first of our bite-sized "Essential Truths" videos - exploring the key biblical principles that every Christian lawyer needs to know.
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Work, the law and you
Jago Wynne helps us engage with a biblical understanding of our work, and how this is an opportunity to glorify God and witness to the gospel in word and deed. Giving practical advice alongside great examples Jago brings to life the need to keep a Christ-centred focus in all …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Be Real: About Self
Session 1 of 3 Rob Horner explores how we can be lawyers and law students after God's own heart at the 2015 Young Lawyer and Student Conference, with a particular focus on Psalm 119. Rob looks at Psalm 119:17-40 and 81-88 to explore how we are …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship
Be real: About the way
Session 3 of 3 Rob Horner explores how we can be lawyers and law students after God's own heart at the 2015 Young Lawyer and Student Conference, with a particular focus on Psalm 119. Rob focuses on the beginning of Psalm 119 (1-16) and encourages us to walk …
Theology of legal practice & discipleship